Saint Louis Ballet's 'Western Symphony' and 'Serenade' with 'After the Rain'
George Balanchine’s "Serenade," his first U.S. ballet, is a Tchaikovsky masterpiece, while "Western Symphony" mixes classical ballet with American folk dance, featuring cowboys and saloon girls. Christopher Wheeldon’s "After the Rain" Pas de Deux, a haunting duet, honors Balanchine. This season opener showcases Saint Louis Ballet's versatility with a program full of spirit and artistry. Learn more at stlouisballet.org.
Gateway Pet Guardians offers barrier-free foster and adoption in St. Louis
Meet Gateway Pet Guardians, a 2024 LN Charity Awards winner chosen by our readers.
Visit laduenews.com to learn how GPG has been empowering pet owners and supporting animals in need for 20 years.
📽️: courtesy of GPG
Horses aid in therapy for those dealing with trauma, disabilities and medical challenges
Meet Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc., a 2024 LN Charity Awards winner chosen by our readers. 🐎
Visit laduenews.com to learn how this nonprofit, located in Wildwood and Town and Country, has been helping people heal alongside patient and perceptive horses for 20 years.
📽️: courtesy of Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc.
Marygrove helps heal children who have experienced significant trauma
Meet Marygrove, a 2024 LN Charity Awards winner chosen by our readers.
Visit laduenews.com to read about how this local organization helps heal children who have experienced significant trauma. From residential treatment and foster care to transitional and independent living, "being able to heal that child from all angles and set them on the right path – that’s important,” says chief development officer Courtney Noto.
📷️: photos courtesy of Marygrove
Watch this "epic" rescue of a stray dog found in an abandoned St. Louis house
Watch this "epic" rescue of a stray dog found in an abandoned St. Louis house. 🐾
Meet Stray Rescue of St. Louis, a 2024 LN Charity Awards winner chosen by our readers. For 25 years, this local nonprofit has saved tens of thousands of at-risk dogs and cats by providing shelter, loving homes and medical care – no matter the cost, condition or compassion needed. Visit laduenews.com to read more.
📽️: courtesy of Stray Rescue of Saint Louis
Meet Doorways, a 2024 LN Charity Awards winner chosen by our readers.
Visit laduenews.com to learn more about this organization, which supports St. Louisans, who are HIV-positive, with housing and care.
“We’ve always been on the housing-as-healthcare bandwagon,” says Opal Jones, president and CEO. “You really have to tackle mental health. You have to tackle substance abuse. You have to tackle the housing and nutrition needs of people.”
📽️: by Once Films, courtesy of DOORWAYS
Did you know the Saint Louis Zoo houses the biggest cat species in the world? 🐅 The critically endangered Amur tiger ranks larger in size than male and female lions. Visit laduenews.com to read more and watch a full video of these cubs at play. 🐯
📽: by Amanda Dahl
Visit laduenews.com to learn more.
Miriam Potential
Don't miss out on the Minds in Bloom Spring Soirée, hosted by Miriam School and Learning Center! Join Miriam for an incredible evening dedicated to championing unique learners, including those with learning differences, ADHD, autism, anxiety and sensory differences. Tickets are selling fast – secure yours before they’re gone!
Get your tickets today, or learn more about becoming a sponsor for the event at miriamstl.org/bloom.
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You’ve got one last present to unwrap… 🎁
Brandi Carlile to perform at Evolution Festival 2023 in St. Louis
LN has your Evolution Festival 2023 preview. From ticket prices to the artist lineup (including Brandi Carlile, seen here), visit laduenews.com or tinyurl.com/27vnt8hs to read more about St. Louis' buzzy summer music fest.
🎥: of Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile courtesy of Evolution Festival and Xplor
Interview with Chloe Gong on adult debut 'Immortal Longings'
Chloe Gong Author recently visited St. Louis to discuss her adult debut "Immortal Longings," which came out on July 18. Gong, one of the youngest authors to be named to the New York Times bestsellers list, sat down with LN to talk about her creative process and her foray into adult literature. Visit laduenews.com/arts-and-culture/chloe-gong to read the full interview.
🎥: by Madeleine Ackerburg
"Barbiecore" has come to St. Louis. From embroidered fashion to themed dance classes, metro area businesses are celebrating the release of the highly anticipated "Barbie" movie. Visit laduenews.com to learn how to embrace the "barbiecore" trend before catching this summer flick at the St. Louis area's coolest new theater. 💖✨️
📷: first photo courtesy of Yes Honey Studio; second and third photos courtesy of Daily Disco